NHTSA Recall # | 152723 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V574000 |
MFG Compaign # | 20S54 |
Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Date of notification | 16/10/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/06/20 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/06/20 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/09/20 |
Report created | 23/09/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 123 |
Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 expedition vehicles. The seat belt tension sensor may incorrectly classify a child occupant as an adult. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash, the incorrect classification would enable the passenger air bag to deploy instead of disabling it, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. |
Corrective action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began october 16, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s54. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |